Baker's yeast vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between baker's yeast and melba toast
- Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, melba toast has more selenium and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for folate for baker's yeast is 165% higher.
- Melba toast has 7 times less Vitamin B5 than baker's yeast. Baker's yeast has 4.9mg of Vitamin B5, while melba toast has 0.693mg.
- Baker's yeast is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Crackers, melba toast, plain.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +197.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +396% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +389.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +465% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +329.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +355.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +313.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +199.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +607.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +338.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.4 g
Fats:
1.9 g
Carbs:
18.1 g
Water:
69 g
Other:
2.6 g
Protein:
12.1 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
76.6 g
Water:
5.1 g
Other:
3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1252.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +68.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +323.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.004 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.282 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -45.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +33.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31950% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 105kcal | 390kcal |
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| Protein | 8.4g | 12.1g |
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| Fats | 1.9g | 3.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 10g | 70.3g |
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| Carbs | 18.1g | 76.6g |
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| Magnesium | 40mg | 59mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 93mg |
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| Potassium | 601mg | 202mg |
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| Iron | 3.25mg | 3.7mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.94g |
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| Fiber | 8.1g | 6.3g |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.289mg |
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| Zinc | 9.97mg | 2.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 336mg | 196mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 598mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.43mg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 1.13mg |
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| Selenium | 8.1µg | 34.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.88mg | 0.413mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.13mg | 0.273mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 12.3mg | 4.113mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 4.9mg | 0.693mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.43mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.9µg |
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| Folate | 785µg | 124µg |
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| Choline | 32mg | 19.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.243g | 0.445g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.047g | 0.782g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 1.282g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.106mg | 0.14mg |
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| Threonine | 0.435mg | 0.342mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.476mg | 0.462mg |
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| Leucine | 0.668mg | 0.844mg |
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| Lysine | 0.69mg | 0.28mg |
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| Methionine | 0.166mg | 0.214mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.407mg | 0.596mg |
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| Valine | 0.512mg | 0.52mg |
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| Histidine | 0.217mg | 0.261mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
151%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Melba toast is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)